Holly Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Holly Name at a Glance

Name	Holly
Meaning	From the plant name. Holy.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Holly Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Holly means “From the plant name. Holy”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Holly Name Origin

Our database records Holly under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Holly a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Holly is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Holly

When considering Holly for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.